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Handy Jlutei Helpful Tips for A»;qund the House «. L. ■ i SSfeSSaffl 'j£B_ , 4iuu*l (JKBpßjm^- : ' ■" - ip” ■Bsp^ *8 I ' Jujriifj Make this 30-inch-long by 12-inch-wide carrier from I/2-inch plywood. Make the hook by attaching 2-inch and 4-inch pieces of 3/4-inch plywood with glue and screws. Cut a handle slot 2 inches down from the other end. v Quick template Use a length of solder or wire to create a template when you need to cut wood, tile or carpet to an irregular shape. Press it into the irregular area to form the shape or angle, then use the bent wire or solder as a pattern to mark your cut ■< m m Jm BBi I *. TRACE SHAPE cC ;: - T;;. THEN C T SOLDER ■ PRESSED INTO^^^" SHAPE \>»S zZ [a/ Find the middle in a jiffy Find the center of a board the easy way: Place a ruler or mea suring tape diagonally across the board so the boards edges are on even numbers. Divide the distance by two and mark the board. You’ll have the exact center. This trick works for find ing thirds, fourths or any equal division of a board. Every time you add oil, coolant or windshield washer fluid to your vehi cle, do you slop a little on the engine and floor? Keep a supply of unwaxed paper cups in the garage to act as funnels. Just punch a pencil hole in the bottom of the cup, pour, then throw it away when you’re done. No mess. They're also great for fill ing the mower, or for pouring into any small neck opening. II& 3-11/16" v*\ CENTERED XT Jv = =cs—_ MARK —X, Helpful hints researched and provided by: VX / | f”* Family | jJ/jjj [j yjjjuji Page 16 •American Profile